Summer tires - a few questions
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Summer tires - a few questions
Hi all,
I've searched and researched, but would like advice from real-world drivers! I live in SoFla, so snow is never an issue. What tires would you recommend to replace my oem 16" runflats? Here's my criteria:
Tires should fit my OEM 16" rims
NON-runflat
Grippy--and I do not mind a bumpy ride!
But will last as long as reasonably possible for spirited daily street/rare track use.
Thanks in advance!
I've searched and researched, but would like advice from real-world drivers! I live in SoFla, so snow is never an issue. What tires would you recommend to replace my oem 16" runflats? Here's my criteria:
Tires should fit my OEM 16" rims
NON-runflat
Grippy--and I do not mind a bumpy ride!
But will last as long as reasonably possible for spirited daily street/rare track use.
Thanks in advance!
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I'll second Kenchan's Goodyear F1 advice. I choose them because even though they are high-performance summer tires they perform well in the wet, too.
Compared them to runflats (the only comparison I can make) they ride much better, though the ride is still plenty rough, and take a much more confident set in turns.
Compared them to runflats (the only comparison I can make) they ride much better, though the ride is still plenty rough, and take a much more confident set in turns.
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Hi all,
I've searched and researched, but would like advice from real-world drivers! I live in SoFla, so snow is never an issue. What tires would you recommend to replace my oem 16" runflats? Here's my criteria:
Tires should fit my OEM 16" rims
NON-runflat
Grippy--and I do not mind a bumpy ride!
But will last as long as reasonably possible for spirited daily street/rare track use.
Thanks in advance!
I've searched and researched, but would like advice from real-world drivers! I live in SoFla, so snow is never an issue. What tires would you recommend to replace my oem 16" runflats? Here's my criteria:
Tires should fit my OEM 16" rims
NON-runflat
Grippy--and I do not mind a bumpy ride!
But will last as long as reasonably possible for spirited daily street/rare track use.
Thanks in advance!
For maximum grip (Both Extreme Performance summer tire)
Bridgestone Potenza RE01R
In 205/45-16 $151 180 treadwear 21 lbs 23.2" tire diameter
Will work on lowered MINIs but tire diam is smaller than stock so you get higher than actual speed and odometer readings.
Or
Kumho Ecsta MX
In 205/55-16 $90 220 treadwear 21 lbs 25.1" tire diameter
Larger than stock tire diameter -barely fits stock suspension.
You give up treadlife for higher grip.
Or in Max Performance summer tires
In 205/50-16
Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 $125 280 treadwear
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx $101 240 treadwear
Pirelli PZero Nero $129 220 treadwear
If you consider 205/55-16 then also
Bridgestone potenza RE050 Pole Position $122 140 treadwear
You'll get better treadlife and better value with
Ultra High Performance Summer tires
See General Exclaim UHP, BF Goodrich g-Force Sport and Kumho Ecsta SPT
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As my father would say, I have way too many bills to die. So maybe I'll get the 4 for $100 from some guy selling them out the back of his homemade truck!
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